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The couple appeared to be in love with the pooch, cooing as they cradled Banana in their arms.

Loving life: The Geordie Shore star, 27, and her Ex On The Beach boyfriend looked smitten with the new addition to their family as they cradled the pooch during a day out in Newcastle on Friday

Stephen and Charlotte's outing comes amid claims the reality star has moved into his parents' box room in a bid to 'rebuild their romance'.

'They've had their ups and downs in the past but they really do love each other and are determined this time their relationship will go the distance,' a source told The Sun.

'They've quietly moved into a box room at his parents' house while they rebuild their romance and work out how to overcome the issues that led to their split in the first place.

'They know every relationship has its problems - they just need to figure out how to work through theirs, which isn't always easy when you're in the public eye.'

Chic: Charlotte, who has two other dogs, looked chic in an oversized black slogan hoodie and racy thigh-high suede boots

New addition: Charlotte shared an adorable snap of 'Banana', who she and Bear brought into their home on Wednesday

The insider added that if anything, the couple's break-up had made them 'stronger than ever'.

MailOnline had contacted reps for Charlotte and Stephen for comment at the time.

Charlotte recently rekindled her romance with her Just Tattoo of Us co-host Stephen Bear, who she started dating in February.

Bear previously confirmed his separation from Charlotte - who he started dating in February while filming reality show Just Tattoo Of Us - in a Twitter post on August 24.

Addressing his 294,000 followers, he wrote: 'Sadly me and Charlotte have split up. We have had a good run but we wasn't right for each other (sic).'

Breaking down: However the day after news broke of her former flame's baby joy, Charlotte broke down on live TV, following the sudden news that her ex boyfriend is set to become a father... just 16 months after conceiving and losing his baby

Fighting back the tears: Appearing on Ireland AM, presenters Alan Hughes and Sinead Desmond asked the former Geordie Shore starlet how she was feeling about the announcement

Charlotte added: 'Gutted that me and Stephen had to separate but I tried my hardest and it obvs wasn't good enough.'

Bear's confirmation of the split came after Charlotte broke down on live TV following the sudden news that her ex boyfriend Gaz Beadle is set to become a father.

Gary revealed the news just 16 months after she lost his baby through an ectopic pregnancy.

Sweet: The emotional display came after Charlotte's ex Gary 'Gaz' Beadle announced he is expecting a baby with his girlfriend Emma McVey with a sweet snap on Instagram in August

Support: 'Not only just the situation with Gary but me and Stephen [pictured earlier this year] have had some hard times lately as well. I just can't even describe how grateful I am for all the support,' Charlotte said

The clearly fragile reality star was shortly in floods of tears over the situation, having thanked fans for their support during what she branded 'a hard time' - also alluding to the troubles she had with current boyfriend Stephen Bear.

On her television interview, Charlotte mentioned her troublesome relationship with Bear, leaving host Alan to comfort her.

She said, through her tears: 'Honestly I get so overwhelmed by all the support, it's just so amazing. I've gotten so many nice messages over the past couple of days.

'Not only just the situation with Gary but me and Stephen have had some hard times lately as well. I just can't even describe how grateful I am for all the support.'

Charlotte went on to explain that she doesn't see Gaz any more and that she only still speaks to Aaron Chalmers out of her various male Geordie Shore co-stars.